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House Approves Measure
To Privatize Sallie Mae

WASHINGTON -- The House approved legislation that would let the Student Loan Marketing Association end its status as a government-sponsored entity.

The Sallie Mae measure was peeled away from a broad careers measure, which is hung up in Congress, and was passed by voice vote. The measure's chances are good in the Senate. A congressional aide said it may receive final approval before the session ends.